Crochet Feather Patterns
I am thrilled to share with you all the best crochet feather patterns. Crochet feathers are so charming and versatile that you could make a bunch using up random skeins or balls of yarn in colors of your choice.
Crochet feather patterns are incredibly versatile, which further contributes to their popularity. crochet feathers can be easily adapted into a wide range of other crochet items. They can be used as accents on larger pieces like blankets or sweaters, turned into standalone items such as bookmarks or earrings, or even strung together to create beautiful dream catchers or mobiles.
Crochet feather patterns come in various difficulty levels, making them super customizable. The feathers can be made as simple or intricate as desired, making them suitable for beginners and advanced crocheters alike. Moreover, they can be customized in terms of size, color, and pattern, aligning with the personal taste of the crafter or the recipient of the crochet item.
Ideals of things to use your crochet feathers for
Crochet feathers can be both functional and decorative. They can add texture and warmth to scarves or shawls, while also serving as eye-catching decor when used in wall hangings or garlands. Crochet garments are not left out!
Yarn suggestions for crochet feather patterns
Suitable for Various Yarn Types: Feather patterns can be crocheted with a range of yarn types – from cotton to Acrylic – each lending a different feel and look to the final product. This means that there’s a feather pattern for every season and purpose.
Skill level required to make Crochet Feather patterns
Crochet feathers are suitable for all levels of crocheters! Anyone from a beginner crocheter to an intermediate and an Advanced crocheter could make crochet feathers. There are various patterns available for each level!
Tools and materials commonly needed for crocheting feathers.
You need your yarn – Mosr crochet feathers use less than 30 yards of yarn, making this project a perfect stash buster.
Crochet hook – Depending on the weight of the yarn, you will need a crochet hook. Usually a hook within 2.5mm – 6mm
Tips and Tricks for Crocheting Feathers
Crocheting feathers can be a rewarding activity when you have the right tips and tricks up your sleeve. Here are some of the best ones to help you make beautiful and realistic crochet feathers:
- Choose the Right Yarn: Your choice of yarn can significantly impact how your feathers turn out. Thinner yarns like sport weights may give you more delicate feathers, while bulkier yarns like Aran weight can create more substantial, textured, and bigger feathers.
- Practice Tension Control: In crochet, maintaining consistent tension is key to achieving a neat and even result. This is especially important when crocheting feathers, as uneven tension can lead to distorted feathers. Practice maintaining a steady tension, not too loose and not too tight, to keep your stitches even.
- Master the Basic Stitches: Many feather patterns shown utilize a combination of basic stitches such as single crochet, double crochet, and treble crochet. Make sure you’re comfortable with these before moving on to more complex patterns.
- Use a Stitch Marker: Since feather patterns often involve repeating a series of steps down the length of a central “spine” or chain, using a stitch marker can be helpful in keeping your place, especially in more complex designs.
- Blocking is Key: After you’ve finished your crochet feather, it may not look quite right just yet. That’s where blocking comes in. This process involves wetting your crochet piece, then shaping it and allowing it to dry. For feathers, blocking helps to enhance the feather shape and can make the details of your pattern stand out more. For a firm feather, you might need to spray with starch.
- Color Planning: If you’re using different colors in your feather pattern, plan ahead where the color changes will occur. Smooth transitions or contrasting colors can greatly enhance the visual appeal of your crochet feathers.
Best Crochet Feather Patterns
20 Best Crochet Feather Patterns to make
These crochet feather patterns vary in level of their difficulty. I have classified them into
Beginner Friendly Crochet Feather patterns
Intermediate crochet feather patterns
Advanced crochet feather patterns
There is something for everyone!
Crocheted Feather Necklace pattern
This is an absolute beginner crochet feather pattern. Perfect project for accessories like keychains, brooches, earrings, and appliques.
For this project, you only need two crochet stitches! This makes it my favorite of all the crochet feathers! If you are confident about how to make the slip stitch and know how to make chains, you are all set for this project!
Supplies for the Crochet feather necklace pattern
Yarn - Any weight of yarn will work.
A 10 mm split ring or bail. A leather string
Hook - any suitable crochet hook that goes with your yarn.
The finished size of this crochet feather project is 6 inches
Designer - Wibisono
Plumes au crochet (feathers) pattern
What's not to love in Sylvie Damey's crochet feathers? There's an endless possibility of what you can turn these into! My favorite part is the yarn yarnbombing these were turned into for a local festival! Don't you just love the amazing wings?
This pattern comes in 4 different sizes with an easy to follow detailed instructions.
Crochet feathers in 4 sizes** with this easy-to-follow crochet tutorial. Lots of step-by-step pictures.Perfect for appliqués, yarnbombing, dream-catchers…
We crocheted hundreds of them for giant wings, for a local festival’s yarnbombing.
Feathered Bunting pattern
I love the garland-style crochet feather bunting that Crochet Hooks and Magic designed. This is the perfect crochet decoration for a garden party!
The feather pattern comes in two different sizes with finished measurements of 9 and 12 cm.
Yarn - Any DK-weight yarn is ideal for this project.
Crochet hook - 3.5mm
Feathers pattern
This is the most realistic crochet feather I have ever seen! It is simply amazing! The best part is, this is a super easy crochet pattern to follow.
Yarn - You need any DK-weight yarn for this project.
Finished measurement of your crochet feather
The pattern comes in four different-sized - 26, 22, 17, and 12.5 cm.
Suggested Yarn: Double Knit
Designer = Seolta Hooker
Bohem feather pattern
The Boho-inspired crochet pattern is one with an elegant vibe. I love the simplicity of this pattern and the added beads gave this a complete boho look.
This crochet feather pattern is only available in Swedish
Designer - Angelica Strand
Reversible Feathers pattern
This double-sided crochet feather pattern is simply amazing. I love the use of colors in this. You can totally use more colors or go with just a single color but you will definitely have lots of fun making this one.
You can use any yarn weight for this project with the corresponding hook size.
She made a detailed video ((see it here) to help you with your crochet feathers.
Designer - Holly Miller
Large Feather Wall Hanging pattern
I am in love with this amazing large feather, it is perfect as a wall hanging! You can totally customize this for your desired use. Go with the thicker weight of yarn for a much bigger feather wall hanging.
There is also a video tutorial to help with making this cute crochet feather wall-hanging pattern!
Yarn - Cotton Rope 3mm (bulky weight) and 4.5mm hook in about 55 - 63 yards.
Finished measurement = 45x25"
Designer = Andrea Marton
Feather Applique pattern
How cute is the crochet feather applique by Heidi Perry? I love how the stitches combine together for a unique finished look!
Yarn - A thread is suggested, preferably DMC 6 Stranded Embroidery Floss or anything similar to this with corresponding hook size.
Boho Feather pattern
Up next is the amazing fun Boho croche feather pattern by Julie Schappert.
This is a perfect embellishment with so many ways to use it!
Yarn - Any weight of yarn can be used, but the prototype was made using DK weight with a 3.75mm hook. You will need about 20 - 25 yards for this project.
Owl Feather Garland pattern
Another fun crochet feather is the owl feather garland pattern by Tamsyn Simmonds. This feather garland will look beautiful in adorning a mantle piece, above a doorway, or as shelf edging and makes a great gift for owl or nature lovers, or dorm or teen bedroom décor or anywhere else you decide to use it.
With about 120 yards of DK weight yarn and a 3 mm crochet hook, you will have your feather garland in no time!
The finished Owl Feather Garland measures approximately 1.75m (1.9yards) in length, large feathers 17x3.5cm (6.7”x1.4”), small feathers 11x2.7cm (4.3”x1”),
Intermediate projects with crochet feather patterns
These are crochet patterns that require a little more attention.
Peacock Feather Stool Cover and Garland pattern
The stool cover uses a beautiful technique that incorporated beautiful crochet feathers!
You can even make a matching garland!
This is a well-detailed crochet pattern with lots of step-by-step photos which makes it an easy-to-follow project. With this pattern, you get the following
- The “Pop-Up” peacock feather in 2 different sizes.
- The “Pop-Up” peacock feather garland with 2 tiny feathers at each end of the string.
- The 22 cm / 8.8-inch stool cover is shown in the pictures.
- Instructions on how to adjust the stool cover for different stool sizes.
- Instructions on how to attach the feathers to the stool cover.
Teal Feather Cushion pattern
The Feather cushion by Kate Bruning is so adorable and will complement any room it is decorated with.
Made using Sport weight yarn and a 3.5 mm crochet hook.
The finished feather cushion measures 7.5x7cm across.
Advanced Crochet Feather Patterns
It is time to challenge yourself a step further by incorporating those beautiful crochet feathers into complex projects.
Flowering Peacock Feather Motif Throw pattern
I have always admired crochet Peacock Feather Throws! But this particular throw by Christa Veenstra is breathtaking! I love the beautiful colors used and how the colors complement each other. You can totally use different color combinations for yours!
This croche feather throw pattern is made by joining different motifs. With each motif measuring approximately 12.5cm/5in diameter.
The finished feather throw measures approx. 136cm x 150cm / 53.5in x 59in, but it can be made in any shape or size.
Yarn - Any fingering weight yarn can be used for this project.
Oh, if joining multiple motifs scares you, this throw uses the join-as-you-go (JAYG) method. As such you will have fun making this project.
Feather Wings Shawl pattern
I am in love with this elegant shawl by Megan Lapp! The intricate use of crochet feathers to make the shawl is amazing!
Yarn - Worsted weight in about 1770 - 2225 yards
The pattern comes in 4 different languages and loads of photos and instructions to help with making yours!
Peacock Feather Mandala Throw pattern
The Peacock Feather Mandela throw by Sarah Lidster is another beautiful masterpiece! Comes in only one size and measures about 2 metres across.
To make this feather throw, you need any DK weight yarn in colors of your choice in about 4243 - 4374 yards. The prototype was made using 4 different colors.
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Peacock Feather Jacket pattern
How cute is this elegant Peacock Feathe Crochet Jacket by Petra Perle?
I love everything about this project!
I rate it 5 out of 5!
This jacket is made using a combination of two different methods - Knitting and crochet! That is amazing.
Yarn - Any DK weight yarn in about 6 different colors!
Peacock Feather Shawl pattern
Next is this lacy crochet Peacock Feather by Petra Perle. A must make project for every Peacock lover!
This one works up pretty quickly as it uses Aran weight yarn in about 900 - 950 yards.
Feathers pattern
Now, how about a C2C crochet Feather throw pattern by Cheryl Chudo, this is made in 4 separate pieces and joined together. I love how she has added padding to her blanket! This technique reduces the number of ends if you ask me.
Yarn = Any Worsted weight yarn and a 5.4 mm hook.
Crochet Feathers incorporated into accessories
Not only can you use your crochet feathers as appliques, but these can also be used as accessories.
Think if creating headbands, earrings, necklaces, and so on!
Feather Headpiece Applique pattern
This cute crochet feather headpiece is breathtaking! I love that it also works up quickly and is perfect as a last-minute crochet gift item to a special girl.
Designer - Jessica Z
Beginner friendly crochet feather patterns
These are basic crochet feather patterns with sticking similarities to feathers!
Peacock Feathers Oya Necklace pattern
Let's make a beautiful necklace with crochet feathers, shall we? Definitely need this in more colors!
I love everything about this Peacock Feather Necklace by Maya Kuzman
You will need a size 10 thread and a 1.75mm hook.
Conclusion
I hope you have picked one or more crochet feathers from these patterns and the tips shared. When you make any of these feathers, do share your make switch me!
